Real-world data show impact of immunotherapy in populations underrepresented in clinical trials

by National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research in the December 2023 issue ofJournal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Networkfinds that patients t

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Real-world data show impact of immunotherapy in populations underrepresented in clinical trials

by National Comprehensive Cancer NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research in the December 2023 issue ofJournal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Networkfinds that patients t

Updated on:January 25,2024 25

Bad weather creates perfect storm for asthma sufferers

by Robert H. Shmerling,Harvard UniversityWhile rainstorms improve conditions for those with allergies or asthma, a new study finds that thunderstorms can aggravate symptoms. Credit: Michael D./U

Updated on: March 02,2024 17

Bad weather creates perfect storm for asthma sufferers

by Robert H. Shmerling,Harvard UniversityWhile rainstorms improve conditions for those with allergies or asthma, a new study finds that thunderstorms can aggravate symptoms. Credit: Michael D./U

Updated on:March 02,2024 17

New breakthrough in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

by University of OxfordCredit: University of OxfordPeople with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) could soon benefit from a new drug treatment that not only suppresses inflammation but also significantly

Updated on: May 13,2024 4

New breakthrough in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

by University of OxfordCredit: University of OxfordPeople with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) could soon benefit from a new drug treatment that not only suppresses inflammation but also significantly

Updated on:May 13,2024 4

Updated guidelines issued for management of anaphylaxis

by Elana GotkineIn a practice parameter update published online Dec. 17 in theAnnals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, new guidelines are presented for the diagnosis and management of anaphyl

Updated on: January 25,2024 13

Updated guidelines issued for management of anaphylaxis

by Elana GotkineIn a practice parameter update published online Dec. 17 in theAnnals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, new guidelines are presented for the diagnosis and management of anaphyl

Updated on:January 25,2024 13

Disturbed gut virome with potent interferonogenic property in systemic lupus erythematosus

by Science China PressThe taxonomic profile and the interferon-α-stimulatory capacity of gut virus-like particles in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. Credit: Science China PressSystemi

Updated on: May 09,2024 4

Disturbed gut virome with potent interferonogenic property in systemic lupus erythematosus

by Science China PressThe taxonomic profile and the interferon-α-stimulatory capacity of gut virus-like particles in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. Credit: Science China PressSystemi

Updated on:May 09,2024 4

Research explores environmental pollutant BPA and asthma susceptibility in mice

by PNAS NexusTransmission electron microscopy images demonstrating the effects of BPA on E. coli LPS. Credit: Wang et al.The "hygiene hypothesis" posits that allergic asthma can be triggered

Updated on: January 28,2024 18

Research explores environmental pollutant BPA and asthma susceptibility in mice

by PNAS NexusTransmission electron microscopy images demonstrating the effects of BPA on E. coli LPS. Credit: Wang et al.The "hygiene hypothesis" posits that allergic asthma can be triggered

Updated on:January 28,2024 18

VOYAGE phase 3: Dupilumab significantly reduced asthma exacerbations in children age 6-11

byAmerican Thoracic SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainResults from the VOYAGE study of dupilumab (Dupixent) showed that the monoclonal antibody significantly reduced exacerbations in children ages

Updated on: March 02,2024 13

VOYAGE phase 3: Dupilumab significantly reduced asthma exacerbations in children age 6-11

byAmerican Thoracic SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainResults from the VOYAGE study of dupilumab (Dupixent) showed that the monoclonal antibody significantly reduced exacerbations in children ages

Updated on:March 02,2024 13

21.2 percent of US adults had diagnosed arthritis from 2019 to 2021

by Elana GotkineAn estimated 21.2 percent of U.S. adults had diagnosed arthritis from 2019 to 2021, with most cases among adults aged 45 years and older, according to research published in the Oct. 13

Updated on: February 18,2024 0

21.2 percent of US adults had diagnosed arthritis from 2019 to 2021

by Elana GotkineAn estimated 21.2 percent of U.S. adults had diagnosed arthritis from 2019 to 2021, with most cases among adults aged 45 years and older, according to research published in the Oct. 13

Updated on:February 18,2024 0

Exercise is medicine for cancer and every dose counts, even in late stages of the disease: Study

by Edith Cowan UniversityA single bout of exercise has been found to produce anti-cancer proteins called myokines which can significantly inhibit tumour growth even in advanced stages of the dise

Updated on: February 18,2024 16

Exercise is medicine for cancer and every dose counts, even in late stages of the disease: Study

by Edith Cowan UniversityA single bout of exercise has been found to produce anti-cancer proteins called myokines which can significantly inhibit tumour growth even in advanced stages of the dise

Updated on:February 18,2024 16

Malnutrition often seen in patients treated for inflammatory bowel disease

by Lori SolomonSome patients seen in an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) clinic screen positive for malnutrition, according to a research letter published online Nov. 20 inGastro Hep Advances.Aa

Updated on: March 20,2024 19

Malnutrition often seen in patients treated for inflammatory bowel disease

by Lori SolomonSome patients seen in an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) clinic screen positive for malnutrition, according to a research letter published online Nov. 20 inGastro Hep Advances.Aa

Updated on:March 20,2024 19

CRISPR screen identifies new anti-inflammatory drug target

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA metabolic enzyme that has been studied in cancer biology and is important for T cell function may offer a new target for anti-inf

Updated on: April 12,2024 10

CRISPR screen identifies new anti-inflammatory drug target

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA metabolic enzyme that has been studied in cancer biology and is important for T cell function may offer a new target for anti-inf

Updated on:April 12,2024 10

Finding the source of debilitating, body-wide muscular pain and weakness

byTokyo Medical and Dental UniversityPD-1+CD8+ T cells were activated rather than exhausted. PD-1+CD8+ T cells infiltrated muscle tissues. Affected muscles reacted to IFNγ, which could be produc

Updated on: January 25,2024 14

Finding the source of debilitating, body-wide muscular pain and weakness

byTokyo Medical and Dental UniversityPD-1+CD8+ T cells were activated rather than exhausted. PD-1+CD8+ T cells infiltrated muscle tissues. Affected muscles reacted to IFNγ, which could be produc

Updated on:January 25,2024 14